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Heat for a Catalina 30 Bad Obsession at 5:03pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 10/3359 I have been thinking about the idea of starting my cruising season early. What would be a cheap, no
Cushions with Ultra Suede or Micro Suede Keith13315 at 4:58pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 7/6477 Hi Does anyone have experience with Micro fiber Suede on the cabin Cushions? We are thinking of reup
Any negatives on the 26M 2009 irayone at 3:42pm 02.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 1/1463 Hi All Are there any negatives regarding the Macgregor 26 M. Presently shoping for a trailer boat.
Catalina 25 Hull separation Stringer at 3:02pm 02.09.09 Smaller Boats 1/1971 Greetings: I've got a 1978 Catalina 25 (dinette layout) which I have been restoring over the las
Starboard Thru Hull - Purpose? sailndayz at 2:26pm 02.09.09 Ask A Macgregor Owner 3/1435 I'm looking at a 1985 '25, noticed a Thru Hulll on Starboard side, up near near the gunnels. I went
3-sided wind scoop wind scoop at 1:38pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/7 After sailing for over 45 years, I finely found a way to get air into the cabin.If your like me, I j
3-sided wind scoop wind scoop at 1:32pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 3/2376 After sailing for over 45 years, I finely found a way to get air into the cabin.If your like me, I j
Rudder Removal smoochie at 1:27pm 02.09.09 Ask An Oday Owner 1/1168 I have a 78 Oday 30 with Edson steering. On my next haul-out (April), I may need to remove the rudde
Navico broadband radar will it deliver? (1) Navigate_us at 1:16pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/1487 This is useful for anyone thinking of changing or buying a new radar. Its summary findings based on
Main Sheet Traveler on Arch DanColucci at 1:00pm 02.09.09 Big Boats 10/2529 I have a 1990 Hunter Passage 42 and the way this boat came setup - there is a very minimal travel on
You maybe interested in radar technology! Navigate_us at 12:58pm 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/7 I hope you find this of interest. Its a summary of the comparison between FMCW (Broadband), such as
Hunter 25 main sheet block? ultrenite at 11:07am 02.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/1283 Need help. Need to replace the Marriman main sheet block but can not find where to purchase a Marrim
Heating for Hunter 376 Gabor15908 at 11:03am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 20/4281 I am contemplating to do a DIY (do it yourself) installation of an Espar Heater for my 376 Hunter. M
Epoxy paint question RECESS at 10:34am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 4/1751 Hello all, I am finally hitting a nice patch of weather and may have the opportunity to get the pr
Radar dome mounts Kuntrymann at 9:47am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 11/4312 I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times but where can I get some good unbiased guidelines on m
Cabin Light Wiring dna at 9:30am 02.09.09 Ask A Hunter Owner 4/1299 On our 1982 30" Hunter - iit appears that we have a break in the wiring of our cabin lights and are
Bristol 32 okawbow at 9:26am 02.09.09 Bristol 0/5404 Does anyone here sail a Bristol 32? In the old Bristol brocure; it states that no fillers are used i
Galley Upgrade xgruiz at 9:02am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 12/2342 Im remodeling the galley on my boat, it's a 1969 Coronado 25. The original configuration comes with
Broadband Radar..will it deliver? Navigate_us at 8:57am 02.09.09 Ask All Sailors 0/4 For those interested in the up coming Broadband radar from the Navico group please see the attached
54th Annual Miami to Key Largo Race hogitz at 7:42am 02.09.09 Catalina 22 3/1957 54th Miami to Key Largo Race date is set for April 18th. This race puts 120 boats on a single start.

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HJull number engraved on hull of Hunter Legend Davidasailor26 at 6:16pm 02.24.22
Potential Buyer of DS1 itsmeken at 6:07pm 02.24.22 @Stu Jackson All good questions. I'll be sailing it in lakes in Utah. It's needs to be trailered a
Tiller Tater at 6:04pm 02.24.22 I wonder how flexy that emt will be under load. Last year I needed a new tiller; a pair of new whe
Potential Buyer of DS1 Stu Jackson at 5:53pm 02.24.22 If anyone has any other favored training sailboats like the DS1 let me know. Where will you be us
HJull number engraved on hull of Hunter Legend jssailem at 5:48pm 02.24.22 Was it on the paperwork when you bought the boat? Usually provided with a bill of sale.
What are these. jssailem at 5:47pm 02.24.22 The blue tarp might be a cockpit cover. The round centered hole might go around the back stay, then
Long term lay up info Stu Jackson at 5:41pm 02.24.22 Second question: Boat's going to be on the hard. Why bother with running the engine? It ain't goi
Sail question jssailem at 5:39pm 02.24.22 :plus: with @Hello Below Riding sail.
Long term lay up info Stu Jackson at 5:38pm 02.24.22 Question to the OP and those who answered: Why remove the batteries when the solar panels will/shou
Sail question dlochner at 5:38pm 02.24.22 It is a riding sail from SailRite. Likely home sewn. There are two sizes. https://www.sailrite.com/
Coast Guard or Nationally Registered dlochner at 5:28pm 02.24.22 A bit of a hair split but the Fourth Amendment does apply to the Coast Guard. The First Congress (t
Sail question Capt Robbie at 5:26pm 02.24.22 Might be a storm sail. Or possibly sail used for when at anchor to keep boat pointed into the wind.
New Catalina 30 Owner mikeracca at 5:08pm 02.24.22 Thanks @Stu Jackson yes earlier in this post I believe you shot me some links and I have read thro
Long term lay up info Ted at 4:42pm 02.24.22 Here is another thing to think about if you have a keel stepped mast and are storing the boat with t
1983 Hunter 30 heritage at 4:33pm 02.24.22 On my 84 H27 the skeg is solid layers of fiberglass; no coring material. If the skegs alignment wit
Sail question Hello Below at 4:15pm 02.24.22 It looks small enough to be a riding sail. Anchor Riding Sail Kit (12.5 sq. ft.)
Long term lay up info jssailem at 4:05pm 02.24.22 It seems logical that you could tent the boat with a tarp. It would help keep the interior cooler du
New to us Hunter 40.5 JamesG161 at 3:11pm 02.24.22 Are you speaking about messing with other instruments or something else? just saying it takes a la
Long term lay up info dmax at 2:39pm 02.24.22 1. Definitely change the oil before laying up. I would also fog the cylinders. 2. If the anit-freeze
Tiller topcat0399 at 2:36pm 02.24.22 I wonder how flexy that emt will be under load. Last year I needed a new tiller; a pair of new whee

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